Homelab

You’ve successfully installed Proxmox. The web interface is gleaming, the server is humming, and a world of self-hosted possibilities stretches out before you. You click “Create VM,” and then you see it—the other button, “Create CT.” This is the first great strategic crossroad every Proxmox administrator faces, a decision that will fundamentally shape the architecture of your home lab: KVM Virtual Machine or LXC Container? This isn’t just a technical choice; it’s a philosophical one that impacts performance, security, and resource management. Choosing correctly means building an efficient, stable, and secure system. Choosing poorly can lead to wasted resources and frustrating limitations. In this guide, we won’t just compare two technologies; we will teach you how to think like a resource architect, ensuring you select the right tool for the right job, every single time. ...

Welcome to the start of a transformative journey. If you’ve ever wanted to consolidate your scattered Raspberry Pi projects, run a powerful media server, experiment with networking, or simply take control of your digital life, you’ve come to the right place. We are about to build the foundation of your own private cloud, a digital workshop where you can create, learn, and innovate. Our tool of choice? Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE). In this first part of our comprehensive guide, we’ll go from bare metal to a fully operational Proxmox host, covering everything from hardware philosophy to the critical first commands you’ll type after installation. This isn’t just a tutorial; it’s the blueprint for building a budget-friendly, enterprise-grade cloud in your own home. 🚀 ...